2.27.1.1.

2.27.1.1.3(b)

2.27.1.1.3(g)

2.27.1.1.3(h)

2.27.1.1.4

2.27.3

2.27.3.1.4

2.27.3.1.5

2.27.3.2
2.27.3.4

2.27.11.5

2.27.11.6
2.27.11.6.2

2.27.11.6.3
A two-way communications means between the car and a location staffed by authorized personnel shall be provided.

A push button to actuate the two-way communication means shall be provided in or adjacent to a car operating panel. The pu
button shall be visible and permanently identified with the “PHONE” symbol (see 2.26.12.1). The identification shall be on or
adjacent to the “PHONE” push button. When the push button is actuated, the emergency two-way communication means sha
initiate a call for help and establish twoway communications.

The two-way communication means shall not use a handset in the car.

The two-way communications shall not be transmitted to an automated answering system. The call for help shall be answered
authorized personnel.

Where the elevator rise is 18 m (60 ft) or more, a two-way voice communication means within the building accessible to
emergency personnel shall be provided and comply with the following requirements:

Firefighters’ Emergency Operation: Automatic Elevators

Firefighters’ Emergency Operation shall apply to all automatic elevators except where
1) the hoistway or a portion thereof is not required to be fire-resistive construction (see 2.1.1.1),
2) the rise does not exceed 2 000 mm (80 in.), and
3) the hoistway does not penetrate a floor.

2.27.3.1 Phase I Emergency Recall Operation

A three-position key-operated switch that will not change position without a deliberate action by the user, shall be
(a) provided only at the designated level for each single elevator or for each group of elevators.
(b) labeled “FIRE RECALL” and its positions marked “RESET,” “OFF,” and “ON” (in that order)

Only the “FIRE RECALL” switch(es) or fire alarm initiating device located at floors that are served by the elevator, or in the
hoistway, or in an elevator machine room, or a control space, or a control room (see 2.27.3.2) shall initiate Phase I Emergency
Recall Operation.

All “FIRE RECALL” switches shall be provided with an illuminated visual signal to indicate when Phase I Emergency Recall
Operation is in effect.

Phase I Emergency Recall Operation by Fire Alarm Initiating Devices

smoke detectors or other automatic fire detectors in environments not suitable for smoke detectors (fire alarm initiating devic
used to initiate Phase I Emergency Recall Operation shall be installed in conformance with the requirements of NFPA 72, and
shall be located
(a) at each elevator lobby served by the elevator
(b) in the associated elevator machine room, machinery space containing a motor controller or driving machine, control space
control room
(c) in the elevator hoistway, when sprinklers are located in those hoistways
2.27.3.3 Phase II Emergency In-Car Operation

A three-position (“OFF,” “HOLD,” and “ON,” in that order) key-operated switch that will not change position without a deliber
action by the user, shall be labeled “FIRE OPERATION,” provided in an operating panel in each car, and shall be readily accessib
The label “FIRE OPERATION” lettering shall be a minimum of 5 mm (0.25 in.) high. It shall become effective only when Phase I
Emergency Recall Operation is in effect and the car has been returned to the recall level.

Interruption of Power. The failure and subsequent restoration of electrical power (normal, emergency, or standby) shall not
cause any elevator to be removed from Phase I Emergency Operation or Phase II Emergency In-Car Operation.

Fire Alarm System Interface

Upon activation of an automatic fire alarm initiating device in the building in any area that does not initiate Phase I recall in th
group, the fire alarm system shall provide signals to the elevator system in conformance with NFPA 72 indicating the floors to
evacuated. The floors to be evacuated shall be a contiguous block of floors, consisting of at least the floor with an active alarm
two floors above and two floors below. The elevator system shall initiate Occupant Evacuation Operation in accordance with
2.27.11.6 for the indicated floors. If activation of an automatic fire alarm initiating device which does not initiate Phase I recall
this group occurs on an additional floor(s) at any time while Occupant Evacuation Operation in accordance with 2.27.11.6 is in
effect, the evacuation zone shall be expanded to include all floors with an active alarm, all floors between the highest and low
floor with an active alarm plus two floors above the highest floor with an active alarm and two floors below the lowest floor w
an active alarm. If the active alarm is on the elevator discharge level, automatic initiation of Occupant Evacuation Operation in
accordance with 2.27.11.6 shall not be permitted. Manual initiation by authorized or emergency personnel shall be permitted

The variable message signs required by 2.27.11.2 shall indicate one of the following messages:
(a) On all floors being evacuated, they shall indicate that the elevators are available for evacuation and the estimated time
duration in minutes for the next elevator to arrive.
NOTE: Sample text: “Elevators and stairs available for evacuation. Next car in about 2 minutes.”

(b) On all floors not being evacuated, they shall indicate that elevator service is not available.

(c) On the elevator discharge level, they shall indicate that the cars are in evacuation mode and that passengers should not us
elevators.

(d) If no elevators are available for Occupant Evacuation Operation (fire service, inspection, shut off, etc.), they shall indicate t
elevator service is not available. On all floors being evacuated they shall also indicate that occupants should use the stairs.

When any of the signals provided in 2.27.11.5 actuate, the elevators shall conform to 2.27.11.6.1 through 2.27.11.6.10 in orde
to move occupants from the floors affected by the fire to the elevator discharge level.
In the event that the car stops to pick up passengers at a floor other than the elevator discharge level, the signals shall instruc
the passengers to remain in the car. Upon or prior to arrival at the elevator discharge level, passengers shall be notified that th
have arrived at the exit floor and to exit quickly.

All landing calls outside of the contiguous block of floors being evacuated shall be canceled and disabled. Building security
systems that limit service to these floors shall be overridden. Any landing call within the contiguous block of floors shall call an
elevator(s) to that landing. Landing calls entered at the floor with an active alarm shall be given higher priority than the calls a
the floors above and below it.